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Diffa, Niger – Niger Flag

Current Date And Time In Diffa, Niger

Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:08:56 WAT
Capital: Diffa
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 489,531
Area: 156,906.00 km²
State Code: DI

States Near To Diffa


Find states and regions closest to Diffa in Niger with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Niger and Africa.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Niger

📍 Diffa Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Diffa from our regional database:

Capital CityDiffa
Total Population489,531
Land Area156,906 km²
Population Density1.62 / km²
Center Latitude13.3132° N
Center Longitude12.6159° E
Average Elevation307 m (1,007 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Borno State Borno State105 mi169 km91 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Yobe State Yobe State106 mi171 km92 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lac Lac124 mi200 km108 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of N’Djaména N’Djaména184 mi296 km159 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Zinder Region Zinder Region203 mi327 km177 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kanem Kanem216 mi348 km188 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gombe State Gombe State225 mi363 km196 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Far North Far North231 mi372 km201 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jigawa State Jigawa State246 mi396 km213 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Adamawa Adamawa276 mi444 km240 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Diffa


Explore countries nearest to Diffa by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Diffa supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nigeria Nigeria590 mi950 km513 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Benin Benin692 mi1,113 km601 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad721 mi1,160 km626 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso743 mi1,195 km645 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon764 mi1,229 km663 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Diffa. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Diffa (You)Niger489,531156,9061.62
Borno StateNigeria7,200,00070,898101.60
Yobe StateNigeria4,500,00045,75098.90
LacChad21,500
N’DjaménaChad1,092,0667961,372.65
Zinder RegionNiger2,916,929145,43010.78
KanemChad114,520
Gombe StateNigeria4,200,00018,768223.80
Far NorthCameroon34,263
Jigawa StateNigeria7,500,00023,154323.90
AdamawaNigeria4,902,10036,91746.41

🏆 Niger State Rankings

How does Diffa rank within Niger? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Diffa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Maradi Region3,117,810
Zinder Region2,916,929
Tahoua Region2,741,922
Tillabéri Region2,572,125
Dosso Region2,078,339
Niamey1,302,910
Agadez511,188
Diffa ⭐489,531

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Agadez667,799
Diffa ⭐156,906
Zinder Region145,430
Tahoua Region106,677
Tillabéri Region89,623
Maradi Region35,100
Dosso Region31,002
Niamey983

🏙 Most Densely Populated

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Diffa, Niger

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Diffa is a state or region within Niger in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Diffa is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Diffa to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Diffa to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Niger — see Niger state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Diffa

This page also lists countries nearest to Diffa by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Niger page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Diffa using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Diffa.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Diffa to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Niger. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Diffa MapView the Diffa satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in DiffaExplore all cities and towns in Diffa for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Niger Country DataGet complete Niger data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Diffa

How is the distance from Diffa to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Diffa map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Diffa mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Diffa to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Diffa in Niger?

See the States Near To Diffa table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Diffa below the states table, or compare all Niger states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Niger?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Niger state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.